What Melbourne’s Street Art says about Love

“I’ve got a mind full of her…”

Art of any type is an expression of emotion regardless of whether it be displayed in galleries, at home, or on the streets. When visiting Melbourne’s lane ways, where much of the cities street art can be found, I was surprised to find a huge amount of art expressing love – falling in or out – and as a special Valentines Day treat I thought I’d share it with you.

Have you encountered any love themed street art?

Nicole is a frequent flying (sometimes) freelance writer with a love of aviation, cultural travel, and affordable luxury. When not studying towards her Masters or planning the next adventure she works as Digital Coordinator at one of Australia's top sports teams.

I know this comment is late but never mind. I visited Melbourne a couple of years ago at the end of a three month backpacking trip and just fell in love and I’m now planning to move there for 6-12 months on a working holiday visa! I didn’t get a proper chance to take in the amazing graffiti properly so I can’t wait to get back there, I fly out in November. I too am bitten by the travel bug and I find your blog so inspiring – it makes me certain that I’m doing the right thing 🙂

[…] Give me a sign of your love written in the street for all to see. Public proclamations of love; people used to carve their signs of love into trees – street art is a massive improvement on that. (See my 2011 post “Messages of Love” or 2012 Bitten By the Travel Bug posted “What Melbourne’s Street Art says about Love”.) […]

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